Sadly, it is a fact that tens of millions of people choose to drive a vehicle while under the influence of drugs or alcohol. Doing this not only puts one's life in danger and puts passengers among others in danger at the same time, but being caught driving while impaired (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) will more often than not cause severe penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, fines as well as prison time. Sometimes somebody who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately struggles with an underlying substance abuse issue. The court system knows this, and is therefore inclined to offer DUI and DWI Offenders alcohol and drug treatment as an alternative to other extreme penalties for their crime. Agreeing or obliging to take part in drug rehabilitation as a DUI/DWI Offender might not completely get rid of other penalties from the crime, but could decrease the degree of such consequences to some great extent. Particularly if the person willingly participates in alcohol and drug treatment and is also a first time offender. Research indicates that a large proportion of people who do receive drug and alcohol rehab because of a DUI/DWI offense stay out of the courts for comparable charges down the road.